for SATB and piano or organ
This uplifting setting of words from Psalms 24 and 118 is bold and energetic, whilst still easy to prepare. Passages for unison voices flower into harmony over a supportive accompaniment for piano or organ. The anthem would be particularly well-suited to a Palm Sunday or Advent service.
It is good to find an anthem as easy as this that is also bold and energetic. Each section starts unison and expands into a straightforward four-part homophonic texture. The contrast between 'Who is this King of glory?' and 'The Lord strong and mighty' is achieved by unison piano for the question and four-part forte for the reply. Ranges are comfortable for all voices: soprano top note is E, while men go up to the D above middle C. The tonality gradually
rises from F to G to an A major finish. Simple and joyful.
